Vermont Pathways to Partnerships

Springfield HireAbility Vermont Open House
2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
You’re invited to connect, explore, and celebrate community collaboration!
Join HireAbility Vermont for a welcoming Open House at our Springfield office. This informal meet-and-greet is the perfect opportunity to meet our dedicated team, enjoy light refreshments, and take a guided tour of our newly refreshed space.
Whether you’re a job seeker, educator, employer, or community partner, this event offers a chance to learn how HireAbility supports Vermonters in building meaningful careers and achieving employment goals. Discover how we work together with local organizations to create pathways to success for people of all abilities.
Event Highlights:

Meet the Springfield HireAbility Vermont team
Learn about local employment and training resources
Network with employers, educators, and community leaders
Enjoy refreshments and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

At HireAbility Vermont, we believe in empowering individuals through opportunity, collaboration, and inclusion — and we can’t wait to share our mission with you.
All are welcome! Stop by anytime between 1 PM and 4 PM. We’re excited to meet you and show you around our space.
Location: 100 Mineral Street, Suite 308, Springfield, VT 05156
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P2P Open Office Hours with Jayson Capobianco
2025-11-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 12:30 - 16:00 and 7 more dates
Join Jayson Capobianco, UVM CDCI and P2P’s Transition Training Coordinator, for open office hours. Choose a date that works for you and take this opportunity to ask questions about transition plans, IEPs, P2P, Pathful, predictors, parental rights, guardianship, progressive employment, and many other transition-related topics.
This is a safe and welcoming space to ask questions. Use the sign-up link below to register for this session.
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Students with Disabilities and Career and Technical Education
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Virtual
Details: Explore the different programs and courses offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE). Learn how families, schools, and CTE centers can collaborate to support students with disabilities who want to pursue technical education.
Audience: Families, youth, and professionals
Recording: All workshops are recorded and available later on the VFN YouTube channel.
Questions: info@vtfn.org

Opening Doors to College & Careers: Opportunities for People with Disabilities
2025-11-19 08:30 - 16:00 | University of Vermont, Davis Center, Burlington, VT, United States
Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?
www.rideaheadfilm.com
Opportunities for people with disabilities are constantly expanding to include options such as post-secondary education in college, supported/customized employment, self-employment, life-long learning, and vocational training. This conference provides professional development sessions addressing various post secondary education and employment options for individuals with disabilities. Please join us for this exciting event!
AGENDA:

8:30-9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Explore Vendor Tables
9:00-9:15 Welcome/Overview
9:30-10:45 Concurrent Sessions
11:00-12:15 Concurrent Sessions
12:30-1:30 LUNCH (included)
1:30-3:30 FILM SCREENING of The Ride Ahead and student panel discussion
3:30-4:00 Closing

COST: Free! There are no fees to attend.
REGISTRATION: Click HERE to register.
VENDORS: Vendor Tables Welcome! Self-Advocate Businesses and Agency Recruitment tables welcome. This event will be open to graduating UVM students and a great opportunity to recruit new talent to your agency!
More to come! If you are interested in giving a presentation, please contact: Bryan.Dague@uvm.edu
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Vermont Employment Pathfinder Virtual Training
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-09 15:00 - 16:00
Vermont Employment Pathfinder is a tool that helps people create resumes and learn about different careers. It was funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and is now free for everyone in Vermont. By making a profile, users can find out what skills they have and what jobs or education might be a good fit for them.
Date to send accommodation requests: 2/6/2026
First training: 2/17/2026 at 10am
Second training: 3/9/2026 at 3pm
To make accommodation requests or ask questions contact jayson.capobianco@uvm.edu
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Vermont Family Network Annual Conference – April 28, 2026
2026-04-28 08:00 - 15:30
Registration is open!
Our 2026 Annual Conference “Pathways Through Change – Empowering Families at Every Stage” will be held in person* on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the University of Vermont – Dudley H. Davis Center from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This conference is a collaborative event that brings together families, educators, and professionals who support children with disabilities and special health needs. Workshop sessions provide practical tools and information as well as the lived experience of families and youth. The conference is also an opportunity for families to connect with one another in-person and to build community.
Participants in this year’s conference will have the opportunity to dive into a variety of enriching topics, including:

Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Absenteeism: Family-Centered Approaches to School Attendance
Shared Decision Making: When Families and Care Teams Decide Together
Executive Functioning: Common Challenges and Effective Supports
Beyond High School: Resources and Supports to Help Students with Disabilities Live Their Best Lives
A Seat at the Table: What Youth Want You to Know
Useful Strategies for Navigating Complex Systems

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Area Transition Resource Fair
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00
The Pathways to Partnerships (P2P) team wants to let you know that there is an upcoming Area Transition Resource Fair.
The Springfield and Bellows Falls Area CORE Transition Team invites you to a special community event supporting youth as they transition from high school to adult services and post-secondary opportunities! A flyer with additional information is attached to this message.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Nolin-Murray Center 38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT
For more information about the event please contact:
Rebecca Auger rebecca.auger@vermont.gov 802-369-8741
We hope you will be able to join us for this fun opportunity to learn about local resources for transition aged youth!
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NFB of Vermont State Convention 2026 (Virtual)
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:00
Live the life you want—by letting advocacy lead your drive!
Join the National Federation of the Blind of Vermont (NFBVT) as they celebrate 35 years of advocacy, community, and empowerment at their 2026 State Convention. This dynamic hybrid event offers both virtual and in-person participation options and welcomes individuals who are blind, low vision, and sighted—including students, families, educators, professionals, and community members.
The convention will feature an interactive day of learning focused on how advocacy can create meaningful change and expand opportunities. Topics include:

Advocacy for accessible voting
Advocacy for AIRA on campus and in the workplace
Advocacy for seniors
Advocacy for students and families

Event Schedule
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM – Virtual session via Zoom
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM – In-person
Location: Capital Plaza Hotel
100 State Street, Montpelier, VT
Registration & Cost
Adults: $50
Students: $30
NFB Membership: $5
Zoom attendance: Free
Registration opens Monday, April 6.
In-person registration closes Friday, May 8 (to confirm meal counts).
Zoom registration remains open through May 15.
Register at: www.nfbvt.org
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NFB of Vermont State Convention 2026 (In-Person)
2026-05-16 08:00 - 16:00
